Postcode SE14 5XG is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross Gate area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year. The median sale price in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (around £640 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,750 and £671,875. The nearest station is New Cross Gate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
New Cross Gate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,349 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from SE14 5XG.
New Cross Gate near SE14 5XG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Brimmington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brimmington Park |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £750,000 | £718 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £565,000 | £664 |
| Flats | 38 | £270,000 | £571 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,000 | £675,000 |
| 2017 | £236,750 | £645,000 |
| 2018 | £277,000 | £592,500 |
| 2019 | £261,000 | £643,500 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £705,000 |
| 2021 | £297,500 | £757,500 |
| 2022 | £292,000 | £750,000 |
| 2023 | £308,750 | £722,130 |
| 2024 | £247,500 | £637,500 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £760,000 |
| 2026 | £246,500 | £740,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £528 | £574 |
| 2017 | £567 | £595 |
| 2018 | £554 | £592 |
| 2019 | £550 | £563 |
| 2020 | £579 | £644 |
| 2021 | £563 | £678 |
| 2022 | £608 | £689 |
| 2023 | £548 | £661 |
| 2024 | £542 | £634 |
| 2025 | £567 | £688 |
| 2026 | £553 | £675 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5XG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 10, Bryce House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XG | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 11, Barnes House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XH | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 23, Cold Blow Lane, London, SE14 5RB | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, Dalton House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XF | Flats | Leasehold | £242,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Flat 16, Dalton House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XF | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 |
In the SE14 5XG postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2023. | |
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Nov 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2015. | |
Pilgrims' Way Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2015
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ilderton Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
Ilderton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE14 5XG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 263d New Cross Road, London, SE14 5UQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Payless | New Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 5BA | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.3 mi | Family Store | 121 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to Family Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tottus Latin Shop | 133 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to Tottus Latin Shop |
| 0.3 mi | New Cross News | Casella Road, Lewisham, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to New Cross News |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE14 5XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth Persian
New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Wellington Gil
New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE14 5XG records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and robbery.
The median sale price around SE14 5XG in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE14 5XG, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good) and Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE14 5XG is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 752 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE14 5XG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,349 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE14 5XG is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ruth Persian (Green Party) and Wellington Gil (Green Party).